How can I enjoy the holidays?
There are so many things that I love about
Christmas. The lights and decorations we had for years some since my mom was a young
child. But with the Holidays also comes endless lines and too many gatherings.
Not only that but most people work during the holidays.
This makes the moths holidays stressful, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
I think the problem is that we do too much! We
go out too many times or we do too much all at once.
If you're are in the similar mind and what to slow down and enjoy the season
there are a few things you can do to make your holidays a relaxing one!
Have a small gathering
If you are tired of feeling tired after having holiday get to together, try
having a small intimate affair. This will allow you not to have to deal with
all the cleanup and mess. It also allows you to spend time with your guest
instead of being in the kitchen all day.
Don't shop until you drop
I used to try to do all my shopping in one day. It was a family affair event
where we will all try to get are secret gifts and every other gift all in one
day. That left all of us tired, frustrated, and sometimes we still did not
complete our shopping.
As we got older, we learned to get things months in
advance to avoid the long lines or feeling overwhelmed. Now the closer it gets
to the holidays we have all our shopping done and are able to enjoy our time
off.
Have a movie marathon
Find some of your favorite Christmas or Holiday movies and watch them. You will
don't have to go all out for this event.
Just pop some popcorn and have your
favorite fall beverage with you. Then just sit back and enjoy the movies with
your friends, family, or even by yourself.
Here are a few family friendly movies you can watch:
Have small mini events
If you don’t want to do
one big party, you do a lot of smaller events. You have a tree trimming party
one day and then a gift wrapping another day. This allows you to get together
with your family and friends. It also makes these events seem less like a chore!
Go
Local
For
those who are doing a stay action there are things you can do in or near your
home town that is fun. You can go to your local museum or historic sites. Some
places are offering free or holiday discount tours because of the holidays.
Check out your local newspaper or watch your local news to see what events you
can go to. Also, do not forget about your local stores, festivals, or libraries
for events.
Curl
up and Read a book
If
the weather is too cold or wet for you to venture out, you can stay in and read
a good book. I love to read holiday themed books around this time of the year.
Game
Night
Family
game night is one of the many traditions I am glad we still do. Scrabble and
Clue are just two of the games we love to play each year. We also like playing Ridley Games Room - Who am I ? Nothing bring a
family together than a little competition and of course it does not hurt to
have snacks either! Lol
Let’s
go to the movies
One
of the favorite things me and family like to do is go to movies. We love doing
it because the lines are not as long and because it gets cram sometimes being
indoors. There are a lot of family movies that you can see this time of year.
Just don’t forget to get some popcorn or candy at the concession stand.
Bake Something
Good House Keepings Walnut Crescents
You can bake some of your favorite treats for your family or even give them away for gifts. If you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen there are easy recipes you can try. What really matters is that you are spending time with your family in the kitchen.
How do you spend your holidays
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How can I enjoy the holidays?
There are so many things that I love about
Christmas. The lights and decorations we had for years some since my mom was a young
child. But with the Holidays also comes endless lines and too many gatherings.
Not only that but most people work during the holidays. This makes the moths holidays stressful, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Not only that but most people work during the holidays. This makes the moths holidays stressful, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
I think the problem is that we do too much! We
go out too many times or we do too much all at once.
If you're are in the similar mind and what to slow down and enjoy the season
there are a few things you can do to make your holidays a relaxing one!
Have a small gathering
If you are tired of feeling tired after having holiday get to together, try
having a small intimate affair. This will allow you not to have to deal with
all the cleanup and mess. It also allows you to spend time with your guest
instead of being in the kitchen all day.
Don't shop until you drop
I used to try to do all my shopping in one day. It was a family affair event
where we will all try to get are secret gifts and every other gift all in one
day. That left all of us tired, frustrated, and sometimes we still did not
complete our shopping.
As we got older, we learned to get things months in
advance to avoid the long lines or feeling overwhelmed. Now the closer it gets
to the holidays we have all our shopping done and are able to enjoy our time
off.
Have a movie marathon
Find some of your favorite Christmas or Holiday movies and watch them. You will
don't have to go all out for this event.
Just pop some popcorn and have your
favorite fall beverage with you. Then just sit back and enjoy the movies with
your friends, family, or even by yourself.
Here are a few family friendly movies you can watch:
Have small mini events
If you don’t want to do
one big party, you do a lot of smaller events. You have a tree trimming party
one day and then a gift wrapping another day. This allows you to get together
with your family and friends. It also makes these events seem less like a chore!
Go Local
For
those who are doing a stay action there are things you can do in or near your
home town that is fun. You can go to your local museum or historic sites. Some
places are offering free or holiday discount tours because of the holidays.
Check out your local newspaper or watch your local news to see what events you
can go to. Also, do not forget about your local stores, festivals, or libraries
for events.
Curl up and Read a book
If
the weather is too cold or wet for you to venture out, you can stay in and read
a good book. I love to read holiday themed books around this time of the year.
Game Night
Family
game night is one of the many traditions I am glad we still do. Scrabble and
Clue are just two of the games we love to play each year. We also like playing Ridley Games Room - Who am I ? Nothing bring a
family together than a little competition and of course it does not hurt to
have snacks either! Lol
Let’s go to the movies
One
of the favorite things me and family like to do is go to movies. We love doing
it because the lines are not as long and because it gets cram sometimes being
indoors. There are a lot of family movies that you can see this time of year.
Just don’t forget to get some popcorn or candy at the concession stand.
Bake Something
Good House Keepings Walnut Crescents
You can bake some of your favorite treats for your family or even give them away for gifts. If you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen there are easy recipes you can try. What really matters is that you are spending time with your family in the kitchen.
How do you spend your holidays
Linked with:
Claire Justine OXOX
Color and Grace
Michelle's Paige
Glass of Glam
Not Dead Yet Style
Pink Sole
I do deClaire
Style Elixir
Style-Splash
The Fashion Canvas
Elegantly Dressed and Stylish
Shelbee on the Edge
Rosy Outlook
Jersey Girl Texan Heart
This Main Line Life
Pumps and Pushups
Straight A Style Blog
Claire Justine OXOX
Color and Grace
Michelle's Paige
Glass of Glam
Not Dead Yet Style
Pink Sole
I do deClaire
Style Elixir
Style-Splash
The Fashion Canvas
Elegantly Dressed and Stylish
Shelbee on the Edge
Rosy Outlook
Jersey Girl Texan Heart
This Main Line Life
Pumps and Pushups
Straight A Style Blog
